Disha Foundation
The mission of Disha Foundation is to contribute to the creation of a society which provides equal opportunity to persons with disability, to live with dignity and realize their maximum potential.
Mrs. P.N. Kavoori is the founder of Disha Foundation and provides special education at the centre for differently abled children. She established Disha Foundation with the Khaitan family, with full support from Rajmata Gayatri Devi and the royal family. The organization was registered as a trust in 1997.
The school has all facilities for the special education as well as physiotherapy and other relevant activities for children with special needs. The organisation has had many students excelling in sports and participating and winning gold in international podiums as well.
No. of mothers of special children who took training to handle their special child at home - 47
No. of Special children who had undergone screening, assessment, intervention and evaluation - 142
No of special children who had undergone Pre vocational & vocational training - 24
No. of parents who took counselling & training sessions - 142
No. of special needs people under Community Based Rehabilitation program who have undergone screening, identify, assessment & advocacy - 54
Ms. Rainu Singh, Executive Director of Disha, currently leads the organisation has two decades of experience in working for various social issues. Six years of dedicated efforts to bring Disha to an institute of great repute brought her rewards from the Govt of Rajasthan when it appointed Ms. Rainu Singh as Commissioner Disabilities for the state with a rank equal to a State Minister in July 2013. She was responsible for implementing Acts and Policies in the State and listening to the grievances of people with disabilities across the State.
Active Programs
Disha Foundation does not have monthly giving programs.
Contact Details
Disha Path,
Nirman Nagar 'C',
Kings Road, Ajmer Road,
Jaipur 302019
Rajasthan
Phone : +91 141 2393319
Email : rainu.singh@rediffmail.com